Qiuyu Lu

Tsinghua University, University of California, Berkeley

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Qiuyu Lu is a leading researcher in human-computer interaction (HCI), specializing in novel shape-changing materials and actuation systems for tangible interfaces. His work bridges materials science and interaction design, creating fluid-driven actuators that enable dynamic, responsive physical forms. Lu's most influential contribution is the "milliMorph" system (74 citations), which introduced a design space and fabrication method for millimeter-scale fluidic chambers, enabling high-frequency actuation and sequential control in thin-film shape-change materials. This foundational work opened new possibilities for tangible actuated interfaces. He further advanced the field with "MotionFlow" (9 citations), exploring how multi-degree-of-freedom robotic systems can enhance children's education and new media arts, promoting creativity and novel artistic expression. Most recently, his "FlexEOP" system (2024, 4 citations) tackles a persistent challenge in HCI by using embedded electroosmotic pumps to create flexible, shape-changing actuators, offering a new approach for haptic feedback and soft robotics. Lu's research consistently pushes the boundaries of how materials can be programmed to change shape, with significant implications for interactive devices, educational tools, and artistic technologies.